The Rifleman (1958)
The Rifleman is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son, Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show was filmed in black-and-white, half-hour episodes. "The Rifleman" aired on ABC from September 30, 1958 to April 8, 1963 as a production of Four Star Television. It was one of the first prime time series to have a widowed parent raise a child.
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Episodes
- 1 1. The Patsy1959-09-29 · 30mA group of outlaws devise a plan to get rid of Lucas so that they can take over the town of North Fork.
- 2 2. Bloodlines1959-10-06 · 30mAfter Lucas kills a mountain man in a barrom brawl, his father arrives in North Fork determined to take revenge on Lucas and Marshal Torrance, once he breaks his other two boys out
- 3 3. The Blowout1959-10-13 · 30mNewly arrived gunslinger Al Walker throws a mammoth party at the saloon, keeping acting Marshal Ben Waller busy until Lucas is forced to intervene.
- 4 4. Obituary1959-10-20 · 30mNewspaperman Byron Claremont specializes in profiles of famous gunmen. One of his stories was responsible for an old-time marshal's death; and his next subject is Lucas.
- 5 5. Tension1959-10-27 · 30mGavin and Ezra Martin think that Lucas killed their son Clemmie while taking part in a train robbery, and Lucas refuses to tell them what really happened.
- 6 6. Eddie's Daughter1959-11-03 · 30mAfter the daughter of Lucas's friend the hotel clerk arrives in North Fork, two strangers threaten her life.
- 7 7. Panic1959-11-10 · 30mTown character Brett Conway blackmails Lucas with the knowledge that a young couple Lucas rescued are suffering from yellow fever.
- 8 8. Ordeal1959-11-17 · 30mWhen their wagon breaks down, Mark and an injured Lucas are stranded in the desert.
- 9 9. The Spiked Rifle1959-11-24 · 30mMark is kidnapped as he and his father try to protect Banker Hamilton's gold.
- 10 10. Letter of the Law1959-12-01 · 30mLucas makes a life-or-death decision when Micah is held hostage and the kidnappers demand the release of a notorious outlaw.
- 11 11. The Legacy1959-12-08 · 30mLucas tries to do a good deed for the old town drunk but it backfires when the drunk's son believes he inherited Lucas' ranch.
- 12 12. The Baby Sitter1959-12-15 · 30mA dance hall singer asks Lucas to care for her daughter in an effort to hide the baby from her self-righteous, bigoted father.
- 13 13. The Coward1959-12-22 · 30mLucas becomes involved in a battle between an aspiring writer and a cocky, bragging trail boss.
- 14 14. Surveyors1959-12-29 · 30mMark runs away from home after his father questions his story about overhearing a plot to rob the bank.
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15. Day of the Hunter1960-01-05 · 30mA famous buffalo hunter tries to goad Lucas into a shooting match.
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16. Mail Order Groom1960-01-12 · 30mWhen a stranger arrives to marry the town spinster, two brothers who want her land try to discourage him with threats and a beating.
- 17 17. A Case of Identity1960-01-19 · 30mMark finds himself in grave danger when two unscrupulous detectives searching for a man's long-lost son claim that it is Mark.
- 18 18. The Visitors1960-01-26 · 30mLucas is drawn to a young widow passing through town on her way to claim an inheritance, but others who covet it are trying to kill her.
- 19 19. The Hero1960-02-02 · 30mAfter a young stablehand kills a notorious gunslinger, he is baffled by the hostility of the townspeople about giving him the reward.
- 20 20. The Horse Traders1960-02-09 · 30mWhen a horse dealer transporting a prize stallion stops in North Fork, two saddle tramps try to use trickery to obtain it.
- 21 21. The Spoiler1960-02-16 · 30mAn elderly couple moves to North Fork under an assumed name to hide the fact that they are the parents of a vicious killer. The plan backfires when the son shows up at their home.
- 22 22. Heller1960-02-23 · 30mAfter foiling a girl's attempt to rob the general store, Lucas finds that she and her brother are plotting the murder of their abusive stepfather.
- 23 23. The Grasshopper1960-03-01 · 30mA condemned killer being transported by train murders a marshal and takes Mark hostage.
- 24 24. A Time for Singing1960-03-08 · 30mMark discovers that the new preacher and his wife are impostors planning a robbery.
- 25 25. The Deserter1960-03-15 · 30mLucas and Marshal Torrance get into trouble with the Army when they try to help a wounded young soldier who deserted.
- 26 26. The Vision1960-03-22 · 30mAfter Mark contracts typhoid fever and has a vision of his dead mother, he no longer seems interested in getting well.
- 27 27. The Lariat1960-03-29 · 30mAn old friend of Lucas's returns to town in the company of a shady gambler and is accused of cheating at cards.
- 28 28. Smoke Screen1960-04-05 · 30mSeveral men are vying for a rancher's daughter's affections. When she is found dead, one of them becomes the prime suspect in her murder.
- 29 29. Shotgun Man1960-04-12 · 30mShotgun man John Beaumont, who Lucas sent to prison, returns with vengeance on his mind.
- 30 30. Sins of the Father1960-04-19 · 30mAfter shooting a man in self-defense, Andy Moon turns to Lucas for protection from his vengeful brothers.
- 31 31. The Prodigal1960-04-26 · 30mTo keep his invalid mother happy, an outlaw forces Lucas and Mark to go along with a masquerade that he is the owner of Lucas's ranch.
- 32 32. The Fourflusher1960-05-03 · 30mA sharecropper enters his colt in a horse race, hoping to win enough money to buy his farm from the owner, who has bet on Mark McCain's entry.
- 33 33. The Jailbird1960-05-10 · 30mWhen Lucas hires an ex-con as a ranch hand, the man is the first one under suspicion when a robbery and murder occur in the area.
- 34 34. Meeting at Midnight1960-05-17 · 30mLucas helps his former Army captain, now an undercover federal agent, infiltrate a gang of bank robbers.
- 35 35. Nora1960-05-24 · 30mLucas finds himself involved in murder when he gallantly steps to the aid of a beautiful woman.
- 36 36. The Hangman1960-05-31 · 30mAn ex-convict is blamed for a brutal crime despite his claims of rehabilitation.
Cast
Chuck ConnorsLucas McCain
Johnny CrawfordMark McCain
Paul FixMicah TorranceImages
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